What is Online Photosharing?


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What is Flickr?=

Flickr is the world's most popular online Photo management and sharing application. Flickr’s primary purpose is to provide an online space where people can upload and store their photos and videos. Like many of the social media tools it also offers great potential for teaching. You can join Flicker for free and begin sharing images immediately. Pro accounts are available for those who want to add and display high volumes of photos.



How Can I Create a Flickr Account for My Classroom?




Why Should I Use Flickr With My Students?


Flickr affords opportunity to teach

  • The skills of digital literacy (uploading, tagging, organizing, creating networks)
  • Critical thinking skills (how to appropriately tag images/videos; comparison/analysis of tags used by other Flickr users)
  • Language skills (literal v figurative language; spelling; discussion/comments; creative writing)

How Can I Use Flickr with My Students?